LINZ.DANUBE, MAGAZINE 2014 by Linz Tourismus

LINZ.DANUBE, MAGAZINE 2014 2014 EDITION – JANUARY TO DECEMBER EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2009 BY THE COLOURFUL DANUBE. WWW.LINZ.AT/TOURISMUS | WWW.LINZTOURISMUS.AT | WWW.LINZ2014.AT EVER

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Welcome! The colourful Danube Linz is particularly attractive by the Danube. There's art in the Donaupark, the Brucknerhaus, the Ars Electronica Center and the Lentos Kunstmuseum, the Linzer Schloss high above the river, and Hauptplatz as the gate to the Danube. The city is shaped by culture, nature, and business. However, in 2014 and 2015 we also consider many events that form the "myth of the Danube". Here, the historical events of Europe have taken place time and again in a dramatic, and yet also a pleasant way. The Romans, Nibelungs, crusades, Habsburgs – from the world empire to Sisi's bridal journey from Bavaria to Vienna –, Napoleon, and also the wars of the 20th century: Everything took place along the course of the Danube. Meanwhile, it continues on its course, and we invite you to relax, to reflect, to a cultural experience in one of Austria's most interesting cities. Dive into a region that stands for the future and for a peaceful and sustainable Europe. Linz's cultural programme is colourful, the facades are colourfully illuminated and you may discover many facets on your Danube adventures – whether on foot, by bike or by boat.

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The colourful Danube. Dynamism by the wide river.

Dive in! Refreshing art and culture.

More than just a waltz. Events on the Danube.

Culture on the river. In Linz, culture calls the tune.

Literature and cuisine. The Danube shapes the whole city.

On my wavelength. Slow down on the river's course.

Source of inspiration. Linz and its innovative spirit.

As time goes by. A multifaceted history.

The family city. Unforgettable experiences for everyone.

Experience Upper Austria. Linz as a base for explorations.

Highlights and events. Everything at a glance.

Danube Year 2014

Coverfoto: Linz Tourismus

The Danube is the main artery of Europe. It is a multifaceted phenomenon, waiting to be discovered and experienced. It stands for diversity, and connects peoples and cultures. It fascinates and inspires – and the river is at the centre of tourist and cultural events in 2014. Nowhere is the Danube more colourful than in Linz. And that's not just to be taken literally, when the hitech facades of the Ars Electronica Center and Lentos Kunstmuseum are reflected in the Danube. Linz invites you to let yourself go, to be changed, to enjoy, and to discover something new. Even about yourself.

KR Manfred Grubauer (l.) Chairman of Linz Tourismus

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Innovation on the river Linz is the powerhouse of an entire economic region. And the Danube is its centre: First, it stimulated trade, and then manufacture became the principal factor for prosperity. In the 18th century, up to 50,000 people worked in the woollen mill alone! The worldfamous PEZ sweets were developed in Linz, the first public railway was built, and there were brilliant inventions in steel production. Recently, Linz start-up businesses like Runtastic have been conquering the globe. It's just Linz.

Photos: Linz Tourismus / Röbl

Publisher: Tourismusverband Linz, Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz. Overall purpose: Information for cultural interested Linzguests Idea, editing, texts: Tourismusverband Linz, Georg Steiner; Gisela Müller, Patrizia Findeis, Julia Hofer. Concept, text, layout, implementation: Weekend Verlag, Zamenhofstraße 9, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732/6964-0, www.weekendverlag.at. Photo credits (unless otherwise indicated): Tourismusverband Linz, E. Goldmann. Printed by: Oberndorfer. Subscription: Tourism Linz, currently free of charge. Any price and appointment information with no guarantee as of October 2013. Set and printing errors reserved. Jurisdiction Linz.

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Waves of enthusiasm If you come to Linz by boat, you dock right beside the Donaupark. The Brucknerhaus, the Lentos Kunstmuseum, the Ars Electronica Center, and the Linzer Schloss are in sight. The Posthof, the OÖ Kulturquartier, the theatres, galleries, and museums have helped to establish Linz's reputation as a cultural city. And last but not least, the new Musiktheater is inspiring its audiences. Welcome to the Capital of Culture!

Georg Steiner (r.) Tourism Director Message in a bottle The Danube is different from the Rhine and the Volga. The star caricaturist Gerhard Haderer thinks so too (back page, p. 36). www.onlinemoff.at

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The colourful

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ohann Strauss sings the praises in a waltz of the Danube as a blue beauty. The colour of the river's water has always been able to inspire and revive. But nowhere is the Danube as loud and colourful as in Linz. The changing play of colours as the modern facades of the Ars Electronica Center and the Lentos

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Kunstmuseum are reflected in the silent stream is a fascination, time and again. The Danube, Europe's main artery, is simply unique. In Linz, the Danube changes its face On its long course from north-west to south-east, it touches some cities lightly, rippling along the edges. But

in Linz, the Danube flows right through the heart of the city. Here, Europe's main artery curves and changes direction. This is also expressed by the old names Lentos and Lentia. The river, lined with castles and monasteries, is steeped in legend and is a thoroughfare for the lively exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. The

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Upriver. Nowhere is the Danube as loud and colourful as in Linz. In the wide river, the dynamism of a successful city of culture and industry is reflected, as well as the opportunity for travellers to pause for thought and discover tranquillity.

Danube in Linz stands for pulsating dynamism. Culture and business have become a source of life and progress. The Danube – along with the European Region Danube-Vltava – is a uniquely romantic river and offers you the opportunity to slow down. Whether you enjoy the Danube along its course by bike or by boat ... water is both stimulating and soothing. Cultural variety on the river Linz and the Danube create a very special arena for exciting cultural developments. In 1569, the first opera was performed here, and Linz's own

theatre was built at the beginning of the 18th century. Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert often visited. The famous composer Anton Bruckner lived and worked in Linz, and was born here over 190 years ago. Linz, like the Danube, has always been in motion and forward-looking, and today, is one of the most interesting cultural cities. The Brucknerhaus was opened in 1974 on today's Culture Mile in the Donaupark. The world's most important conductors have had the honour to be at the annual International Bruckner Festival for forty years. The Linzer Klangwolken are a

particularly special event, which have transformed the Danube into a space for sound since 1979. Ars Electronica makes Linz the focus of international media art: With the Posthof, the Stadtwerkstatt, the Offenes Kulturhaus, the theatres, museums, galleries, and universities, the Festival stands for the diversity of a cultural network, which is more strongly committed to cooperation than is normally the case. Brilliant highlights of this development are "Linz – European Capital of Culture 2009" and the opening of Europe's most modern music theatre in April 2013.

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Brucknerhaus The transformation into a cultural city began when the Brucknerhaus was opened in 1974. It offers the perfect venue for the Bruckner Festival and Ars Electronica Festival, and for concerts, a view of the Donaupark.

Tabakfabrik Linz as a Smart City by the colourful river: The distinctive industry monument, created by Peter Behrens, has established itself as the pulsating creative centre of a reconceptualised part of the city. It unites culture, new work, education, and science.

Schlossmuseum The Renaissance building of the Linzer Schloss houses the most important objects in Upper Austria's art and cultural history.

Lentos Kunstmuseum The Lentos Kunstmuseum is a museum of the avantgarde. The collection consists of 1,500 works of painting, sculpture, and object art. Great names such as Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka and Andy Warhol are represented, and various special exhibitions are held.

forum metall Twelve large, metal sculptures by Herbert Bayer, Max Bill and Erwin Reiter, among others, set an artistic tone.

Photos: Brucknerhaus, Linz Tourismus

Herbert Bayer (1900 – 1985) The famous artist Herbert Bayer comes from Upper Austria. He was among the most important members of Staatliches Bauhaus, which remains one of the most influential educational institutions in the sphere of architecture, art, and design. Bayer worked as a painter, photographer, graphic designer, commercial artist, and exhibition architect, and can almost be called a "universal artist". He also created the fountain sculpture in front of Linz's Brucknerhaus. As a result of a generous donation from the estate of his widow, Joella Bayer, in 2006, the Lentos Kunstmuseum now has 135 works from all periods of his work, the largest Bayer collection of any Austrian museum.

Ars Electronica Center This museum of the future is designed as an interface between art, research, and society. The Prix Ars Electronica, created in 1987, is of international significance, with famous prizewinners like John Lasseter from Pixar, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, one of the inventors of the Internet, and the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia.

Photos: AEC / Horst Lammerhuber, OÖ Landesmuseen, maschekS, Herbert Bayer/Wikimedia

World-class architecture The Lentos Kunstmuseum, a modern architectonic jewel on the Danube, stands out just because of its unique design and colourful facade. But the collection is really worth a visit. Numerous exhibits by the designer, architect, photographer, and Bauhaus pioneer Herbert Bayer (1900–1985) are evidence of the strong influence that Austrian designers have had in the world. If you walk from Lentos towards the Brucknerhaus, you'll encounter larger-than-life sculptures of forum metall (see p. 8). Not far from the Brucknerhaus you can admire another of the architect's showpieces: The former Tabakfabrik was built by the architect and designer Peter Behrens and his assistant Alexander Popp in 1928, and is now used for art, culture, and business. As mentioned already, nowhere is the Danube as loud and colourful as in Linz.

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Musikpavillon One of the elements of the Culture Mile by the river is the music pavilion. In the summer months of June, July, and August, open-air concerts with free admission take place.

StifterHaus In the recently renovated Literaturmuseum, Adalbert Stifter's former home, literary history from Dietmar von Aist to Thomas Bernhard is presented.

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CULTURE Clean Water The Lentos Kunstmuseum, located right on the banks of the Danube, also pays homage to the great river with the exhibition "Clean Water: The Most Precious Resource in the World", which will be held from 3 October 2014 until 11 January 2015.

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connect art and business, and to point to Linz's role as an up-andcoming art metropolis. One of the central works is the fountain sculpture by Herbert Bayer (1900–1985) from Upper Austria. All works exhibited are commissioned pieces for Linz, and produce an incomparable open-air ensemble of modern art.

Photos: Kaucyila Brooke, Stift Sankt Florian, AEC, Schlossmuseum Linz, Maximilian Koller, h.o, Nordico

Art in the Donaupark With a fanfare, Linz made itself heard far beyond Austria's borders in 1977: forum metall presented large-format metal sculptures in the Donaupark by internationally renowned, contemporary artists, which have left their mark on the park by the Danube. The intention behind this, even then, was to

Photos: Linz Tourismus / Eckerstorfer

History of the river. A city that lies directly on the Danube, which offers many possibilities for art and culture.

Poetical Donauschule The influence that the Danube has on the artistic directions in the area is not something recent. At the end of the 15th century, an artistic movement had already been established with the Donauschule, which was known far beyond the borders. One of its prominent representatives was Albrecht Altdorfer from Regensburg, who created the "Sebastian Altar" in St. Florian's Priory near Linz.

Nature in the Schlossmuseum The permanent exhibition "Nature in Upper Austria" in the Schlossmuseum displays aquariums with coral reefs and Danube fish, among other things. The exhibit of a nine meter-long primeval shark is evidence of how the Danube originated. www.schlossmuseum.at

Below the surface of the water In the Ars Electronica Center, "BLUE" delivers visualisations of the Danube's flow speed, wave formation, and water level. In Deep Space, you can glide over the Danube Valley with NASA World Wind.

History of the river The Danube, a source of life, is the central exhibition theme for Linz 2014. The Stadtmuseum Nordico begins the "History of the River in the City" with "Linz/ Danube": The exhibition shows the history of the Danube in Linz from June to October.

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EVENTS Bubble Days 13 + 14 May 2014. Hip hop, graffiti, and extreme sport – that's the mix of action in Linz's harbour. The "Bubble Days" with Red Bull tempt you in June with excitement and DJs. www.bubbledays.at

The Danube in Linz – "waltz" inz on the Danube: The name says it all, and the river remains essential for an understanding of the city. Linz would not be Linz without the Danube. The river and the Donaupark remain the centre of the largest, unmissable events in the city. You can savour the river with the classical sounds, the extravagant, the traditional and of course, with Bruckner's music, time and again. The Donaupark, Donaulände,

The Danube in Flames The spectacle of rhythmic sounds and huge fireworks is in Linz on 20 June. Danube ships are the stage for this event, and they invite you to a culinary journey on the river. www.donauschifffahrt.at

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the Culture Mile on the Danube – they all invite you take a stroll, to linger and to listen, when the Danube plays more than just waltzes. Danube Marathon, NEXTCOMIC, etc. And when 15,000 people do their laps along and over the Danube during the Linz Danube Marathon, one of the fastest in Austria, everyone realises that the Danube is the lifeblood of the city. No wonder, when

the cultural life also takes place by the river. Particularly worth mentioning are the unique NEXTCOMIC Festival (www.nextcomic.org, 20–23 March), "significantly" with the theme "Danube", and the Holiday Fair with the focus "Danube. experience" (23–25 January 2014). In addition, Ahoi Pop Festival in the Posthof from the end of October 2014 is already setting fans' hearts racing.

Linz Danube Marathon Austria's second largest running event, with around 15,000 participants, begins on 6 April for the 13th time. www.linz-marathon.at

Photos: flap.at, Linz Tourismus

Photos: zoefotografie, R.Winkler, Linz Tourismus / Röbl, WKOÖ, ÖBB, Donau/OÖ/Weissenbrunner

Events on the Danube. The river is omnipresent, and is often also the stage for superlative events. A whole range of events makes the Danube the focal point in 2014.

LinzFest From 16 to 18 May, numerous stages on the banks of the Danube are the venue for unique cultural variety. From rock to hip hop, from workshops to children's programmes to cabaret, the event opens Linz's festival summer. www.linzfest.at

Ufern Festival Linz on the banks of the Danube – how true that it is called Ufern again. The banks of the Danube in Alt-Urfahr are an idyllic backdrop with a fish market, handicraft market, and music in the air. 27 + 28 June 2014

The Bruckner Festival 13 September – 5 October. A great festival for the greatest son. Since 1974, the Bruckner Festival has resonated across the borders. The city celebrates "its" Toni and the Bruckner Orchester Linz interprets him as no other in the world – a must for Bruckner fans all over the world. www.brucknerfest.at

Advent on the Danube In the Christmas period, the Danube's reflections of the city lights are particularly beautiful – for example, on the sparkling Crystal Ship. www.donauschiffahrt.at

Urfahranermarkt Twice a year, in the first week of both May and October, the Urfahr fairground area is transformed into a great funfair, the largest in Austria. www.urfahranermarkt.at

Klangwolken When over 100,000 people listen to music at the beginning of September, in and around the Donaupark, the Danube becomes a natural stage. www.klangwolke.at

Enjoy the ride

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Culture on the river

FESTIVALS

CULTURE Der Ring des Nibelungen The four-part opera cycle by Richard Wagner is on the 2014 programme for Linz's Musiktheater. Wagner's magnum opus will be supplemented with further top-class events thematising the ring. www.landestheater-linz.at

Posthof Saison 2014 Heimspiel (February) TanzTage (March and April) Black Humour Festival (April) Ahoi! Pop Festival (October and November) Linz Cabaret Festival (November) Austrian Theatre Sports Championship (December)

ive years ago, Linz came into the limelight as the European Capital of Culture – and since then, the waves in the city, which had already successfully enhanced its image in 2009 from an industrial location to a cosmopolitan, cultural city, have not settled down. The city has a varied programme across all genres, and the

Culture Mile on the Danube pulsates – Schlossmuseum, Lentos, StifterHaus, Ars Electronica Center, Brucknerhaus, Tabakfabrik. Fresh impulses One of the institutions that shape the cultural life of the city is the Brucknerhaus, named after

Anton Bruckner: In 2014, it will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. An anniversary, to which a superlative gala concert will be dedicated: The Linz-born and world-famous maestro Franz Welser-Möst will conduct the Vienna Philharmonic on 20 March in the Großer Saal of the Brucknerhaus. On the programme are works

Piano Festival 23–26 January 2014 World Music Festival 20–23 February 2014 Old Music Festival 06–09 March 2014 FLAMING STRINGS Guitar Festival 14–15 March 2014 Passion Festival 14–17 April 2014

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Spring Festival 05–18 May 2014 New Music Festival 12–15 June 2014 Festival for Children 26–29 June 2014 Bruckner Festival 2014 14 Sep–05 Oct www.brucknerhaus.at

Photos: R. Winkler, Linz Tourismus

FESTIVAL SEASON IN THE BRUCKNERHAUS

Photos: Günther Gröger, R. Winkler, Musiktheater, Stieler, Joseph Karl: Beethoven mit der Missa solemnis Ölgemälde, 1819

Sounds and much more. On the banks of the Danube, culture calls the tune. The city has a varied programme across all genres.

by Mozart, Staud, and Bruckner. In addition, the Brucknerhaus Festival in 2014 focuses on refreshing cultural delights. Piano concerts, world music, guitar masters, and much more are coming

to the Kulturhaus on the Danube. The Festival programmes are the perfect opportunity for a weekend in Linz. You'll find the right cultural offer for you in the red box on this page.

Contemporary culture at the harbour There's another cultural anniversary to celebrate in Linz's harbour: Here, the Posthof has played to the city with contemporary culture in the genres of music, dance, cabaret, and literature since 1984. www.posthof.at

Did you know that ... … the great Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824–1896), born in Ansfelden near Linz, worked as the cathedral organist in Linz from 1855 to 1868? The innovative composer's final resting place is under the great organ in the church of St. Florian's Priory near Linz. www.linz.at/bruckner … Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) often visited Linz because his brother, Nikolaus Johann, was a pharmacist here? A fortepiano of Beethoven's is one of the Schlossmuseum's treasures of musical history. On Beethoven's "Linz grand piano", the Austrian of German origin completed his Symphony No. 8 in F Major in 1812.

The genius: Ludwig van Beethoven.

… Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) lived as a guest of the Count von Thun in the Mozarthaus in Linz in 1783? During this period, he composed his Linz Symphony in only four days. The Linz Sonata is also by Mozart (K. 333).

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EXPERIENCE

The Steckerlfisch: a typical delicacy on a stick from "Upper Austria – Realm of Delights"

Sweet temptation: Here's the original recipe for the Linzer Torte. www.linz.at/tourismus

The river of life

Die Donau hinab Atmospheric image of the Danube – with stories of the countries and people.

t 2,850 km, the Danube is the second longest river in Europe – after the Volga – and is one of the most important waterways. On its way to the Black Sea, it runs through no fewer than ten countries, from west to east. The cities through which it flows have a special atmosphere – and have always been fascinating. So it's no wonder that the literati, in particular, feel inspired by it.

The Danube is the leitmotif in the stories and episodes – and the source of new detailed knowledge. Magris' book, published in 1986, has become a standard work in thirty countries. The literary figure Karl-Markus Gauß also

In the beginning were the waters; and the spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters, and the spirit became word, and the word was Danube." Karl-Markus Gauß, „Die Donau hinab“

The language of the Danube For instance, the writer Claudio Magris from Trieste used a journey along the Danube as the basis for his book Danubio. He takes the reader with him on a fascinating trip through the history and landscape of a culture:

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explored the Danube, together with the artist Christian Thanhäuser. The result is a work that came out in 2009, entitled „Die Donau hinab“. For this, Gauß invented his Danube Alphabet

as a stylistic device: Along the course of the river, he gives an account from A for Albahari (Serbian writer of Jewish origin) to Z for Zwiefalten of countries and history, as well as writers and scholars who once lived on the banks of the Danube. Lively literature Linz is especially proud of one of the writers and scholars who worked by the Danube: The famous painter and writer Adalbert Stifter (1805–1868) lived and worked in Linz for many years of his life. His most well-known works include Bunte Steine, Der Nachsommer, and Witiko. In the house in which Stifter lived and died, the StifterHaus is now situated,

Photos: Linz Tourismus, Karl-Markus Gauß

Photos: Linz Tourismus Goldmann / Eckerstorfer, Nicole Wageneder, Verlag

Impressions. The Danube shapes the whole city – and has a lasting impact on literature and cuisine.

which has a whole range of literature in its Literary Museum, from medieval minnesong by Walther von der Vogelweide to contemporary authors. Stifter's former study is dedicated to his memory, with authentic furnishings, manuscripts, and pictures. Two of the major literary figures of the post-war period also have close connections to Linz: The playwright Thomas Bernhard

(1931–1989), who lived in the Upper Austrian municipality of Ohlsdorf, in the district of Gmunden, from 1965 until his death, and is internationally renowned for his works on contemporary issues. The Landestheater Linz awards a Thomas Bernhard scholarship every year, to promote young literati. One of the major Austrian female writers is Marlen Haushofer (1920–1970), from Upper Austria: Early on, she thematised women's life experiences in her work, spent most of her school days in Linz, and is, of course, prominently represented in the archives of the StifterHaus.

Influential: Adalbert Stifter (1805–1868).

The influence of the Danube Monarchy Austria is inextricably linked with the history of the Danube Monarchy – it brought diverse culinary delicacies into the whole country. Bohemia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, and Trieste: Many influences of these countries' cuisines still shape our food today. Would you like a taste? Bohemian Serviettenknödel are on the menu in these parts, as are sweet Germknödel, delicious Topfengolatschen, Buchteln, and Powidltascherln. Wiener Tafelspitz, classic goulash, and Hascheeknödel also originate in the multinational state of the Danube Monarchy.

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A RECREATION AREA

Romantic and moving: The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most attractive routes for leisure cyclists.

Nature's wonders: guided ecological tour of the city.

Botanical Gardens.

Botanical Gardens A natural oasis with a unique collection of cacti and exotic plants in the greenhouses

Danube Cycle Express Danube cyclists can cover part of the route between Passau and Vienna by train, in comfort.

Nature's wonders in Linz

for long-distance hikers and those on excursions. www.donausteig.com The Culture Mile between the Lentos Kunstmuseum and the Brucknerhaus is located in a huge park. The banks of the river in Alt-Urfahr and near the Winterhafen are enjoying increasing popularity. The promenades along the Danube are wonderful places to take a walk and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Wavelength. Biotopes and nature oases – the Danube as a cultural, economic, and ecological artery ensures a high quality of life and a great choice of leisure activities. Linz's nature reserves More than fifty per cent of the urban space in Linz is green, and invites you to refuel with energy or to relax. Eleven city hiking trails lead to and through interesting natural sites. Tours of nature's wonders through ecological oases, such as the Traun-Donau-Auen nature reserve, invite you to discover the diversity of the flora and fauna in the heart of the city. www.naturschauspiel.at

When I wrote my first book about the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 1984, its popularity could not be foreseen. Over 20 years, it has maintained its position as the No. 1 in Europe; Linz, the pulsating cultural city, has been a must-see stop on the 310 kilometrelong cycle journey from the beginning KR Manfred Traunmüller, Managing Director of Donau Touristik GmbH

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Lush green agendas Covering an area of 4.2 ha, the Botanical Gardens are a true natural oasis. With over 10,000 different plant species, they are one of Europe's most beautiful parks. The collections of cacti and orchids are particularly well known.

Pier in front of the Lentos Kunstmuseum.

Relaxation by the water The 450 kilometres long Donausteig from Passau to Grein via Linz is unique

Photos: Linz Tourismus / Röbl, Naturschauspiel.at

he famous Danube Cycle Path winds along the great river from Germany to Hungary via Austria: It is the most travelled cycle route in Europe and is viewed as the mother of all cycle paths. Those taking part in recreational sport or looking for rest are delighted by the active relaxation in the beautiful landscape. The quietest and most romantic section meanders from Passau to Grein via Linz.

Photos: Linz Tourismus, Traunmüller

Choice of boat trips on the Danube Wurm + Köck has been operating on the Danube with its fleet for 35 years, between Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and Vienna. www.donauschiffahrt.de

A floating saloon The MS Helene is furnished in the style of a Vienna coffeehouse, and is ideal for group trips. www.donauschifffahrt.at

Linz harbour tour with the shipping company Wurm + Köck 01 May–05 October 2014, 3-times daily except Monday, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm, approx. 100 min. from the Donaupark, € 13.80 p.p.

Trip to the Port of Linz With explanations by the captain or in the company of an Austria Guide on the MS Helene: Sunday, 3–4.30 pm, from the Urfahr fairground area, April– October, € 13.00 per person.

Boat trip on the Danube Evening boat cruises, etc.: Danube tourism with the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth. www.donaureisen.at Saloon ship MS Helene.

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DANUBE INSPIRATION

Energie AG Tower.

voestalpine.

Linz harbour.

Design Center.

Rosenbauer.

Schlossmuseum. Science Park.

here's a reason why Linz is the leading location for numerous global players: the Danube. Centuries ago, a location on a river was already a decisive economic factor. A waterway connects, and creates an innovative spirit in the city, in whose environment the foundation stones for inventing the electric car and digital photography

were laid ... and the history of steel was written. Economic miracle The city continues to inspire today – even in Silicon Valley. The world-famous PEZ sweets from Traun near Linz led to the founding of eBay. The founder Pierre Omidyar gave his wife's passion

for collecting PEZ a platform and in this way, invented the world's largest online trading portal. And when recreational and professional athletes want to compare their training data using the world's most popular app for that purpose, the Linz start-up Runtastic runs with them. Linz has a transforming power – for our economic world too

Photos: Energie AG, Linz Tourismus, voestalpine, Fuse/Thinkstock

The economic world. There are places on Earth with a particular spirit of innovation. Linz is just such a place.

Photos: Linz AG, Linz Tourismus, voestalpine, Rosenbauer,

The Danube – "source" of inspiration and innovation

Horse-drawn railway Since approx. 1,000 BC, the "white gold" has been exported from the Salzkammergut region. As a location for trading, Linz has always been at the centre. Today, Linz's harbour is a logistics centre of international significance. Almost 1,200 ships call at both the commercial and tanker ports every year. The Linz shipyard About 1,500 vessels for inland waterways have left the company since the Linz shipyard was founded in 1840. The newest generations of energy-efficient ships make the "green" Danube waterway even more attractive. Navi-

gable from the North Sea right through to the Black Sea, the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal is the main artery of the European economy. voestalpine – steelworks on the river The inventor of the LD process has had an impact on the world's steel landscape for decades. voestalpine is the global technology leader and is considered to be the cleanest steel company in the world. The Danube provides hydroelectric power, and around 40% of the raw materials are delivered sustainably on the river, by ship. voestalpine Stahlwelt 2014 therefore dedicates an individual show to

the "steelworks on the river". Highlight: A 30 metre, interactive panorama that offers insights into the river and the surrounding environment. www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt Top performance worldwide Relative to the population, the city certainly has the most global market leaders. There is hardly a railway line in the world that could manage without technology from Linz, super sports cars move with gear components from Linz, and the newest generation of synthetic materials makes our world easier – in almost all branches of industry, there is a strong piece of innovative Linz strength.

MEETINGS IN LINZ Meetings with a deeper meaning As a venue for meetings, Linz is the ideal starting point for something new, with its unique spirit and central location: Here, the places for reflection have atmosphere – and a range of possibilities to offer event participants meaningful fringe events. Passion for the future is infectious – let yourself be inspired!

Design Center – 20 years of emotion The Linz Design Center, location for meetings and events, is celebrating its 20th birthday in January 2014. The multifunctional building of international standing is hugely valued and used by organisers of congresses and meetings. Above all, the unique glass roof inspires both organisers and visitors, and daylight creates a pleasant atmosphere.

voestalpine and the Danube are closely connected. Water is of great significance in our production process, and at the same time, it's a valuable transport route. The sustainable use of the river is of vital importance for our steelworks, and for that reason we do everything to protect it comprehensively, in every respect. That's why voestalpine Stahlwelt is also giving special insights into the 'steelworks on the river' next year."

voestalpine Stahlwelt.

Industry.

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Dr. Wolfgang Eder CEO voestalpine AG

AS TIME GOES BY

The Danube bend known as the Schlögener Schlinge is the highlight of the landscape in the upper Danube Valley. The main artery of the country At the end of the First World War, the Habsburgs, once the most important family in Europe, lost their power after 650 years of uninterrupted reign, and Austria shrunk from a world empire with major ports on the Adriatic to a small republic. But the Danube remained the main

Look back. From "Linz by the sea" via the Celts, Romans, Habsburgs to modern times: The history of Linz is closely linked to the Danube over millennia.

id you know that the Danube Monarchy (Austria-Hungary) had the sixth largest navy in the world at its disposal? Or that the famous Erste k. k. privilegierte Donau-Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft, the Danube Steamboat Shipping Company, was

Reception for the imperial bride Elisabeth on Hauptplatz in Linz – 21 to 22 April 1854.

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799 First documentary evidence of Linz (from the Celtic Lentos). founded by the two Englishmen John Andrews and Joseph Prichard in 1829? Or that roughly 22 million years ago, Linz lay virtually next to the sea, clearly shown by deposits in the strata at numerous excavation sites in the city?

13th century The Urfahr settlement is founded. Owing to a lack of bridges, crossings are still made by boat.

Around 1000 A castle is erected on Schlossberg.

1382 First fair in Linz, on the feast of St. Bartholomew (24 August) and at Easter.

1497 The first Danube bridge is built. Today, the Nibelungenbrücke is located on this site (constructed 1938–1940).

1501 Record flood. Flood marks can be seen at the Heinrich-Gleißner-Haus in Linz and at the graveyard in Urfahr.

1489 Linz becomes the capital of Upper Austria. Emperor Friedrich III resided in Linz from 1489 until his death in 1493, making Linz the most important city of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.

Photos: Jacques-Louis David, Donausteig

4th millennium BC First settlement, proven by grave finds from the Hallstatt period on the voestalpine premises.

903 / 905 Raffelstetten Customs Regulations are evidence of long-distance trade on the Danube.

Photos: Linz Tourismus, Dorling Kindersley RF/Thinkstock, NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz

41 Linz (Roman Lentia) becomes a military settlement on the Danube border.

artery of the country. The history of the river is as diverse as the river's course itself: It stretches from narrow water gaps like the fascinating Schlögener Schlinge on the Danube to typical river landscapes like the Linz basin, and the romantic reaches from Grein to the Black Sea.

Napoleon laid siege to Linz in 1809 and shipped his troops to Urfahr.

Pilgrims past and present Where Irish monks previously travelled along the course of the Danube to preach to the Teutons, crusaders marched east to Jerusalem, and Richard the Lionheart was held captive in the castle at Dürnstein, there is now a colourful variety for modern pilgrims. The river holds a great fascination for those on holiday, on cultural tours or boat trips. They arrive at new ideas on

the banks of the gently flowing river, exhale, and let themselves be inspired to find new approaches. The stretch from Passau to Vienna along the Danube, with its magnificent baroque buildings and castles, is extremely popular for cycling. And Linz is the ideal springboard to explore the multifaceted European Region Danube-Vltava.

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AS TIME GOES BY

From Rome to the Third Reich The Danube is also a river of destiny. The Imperium Romanum reached to its banks, which the Romans developed as the Danube limes, a border defence for protection from the Teutons. The ancient Romans brought civilisation to Austria, and 50 years after the conquest of the kingdom of Noricum, they founded the fortress Lentia, now Linz. Napoleon laid siege to Linz in 1809 after the Battle of Ebelsberg, and shipped his troops to Urfahr, the northern part of Linz. In recent history, the Danube

AS TIME GOES BY

Contemporary history: The Danube as a demarcation line. A woman passes the Soviet checkpoint on the Nibelungenbrücke in Linz.

formed the demarcation line of the occupying powers after the Second World War, and until 35 years ago, it was partly a river boundary of the Iron Curtain. Linz, which in at the end of the 1930s grew to be an industrial centre in the German Empire, is today a city of peace. In its coat of arms, the Danube is a central element. An event tip: Life in wartime – Upper Austria in the First World War. Schlossmuseum. From 23.01 until 16.11.2014. www.landesmuseum.at

1902 The fairs begin in Urfahr, right beside the Danube.

1979 The Linzer Klangwolke takes place for the first time.

1897 – 1900 The second Danube bridge is built, now called Eisenbahnbrücke.

1840 Ignaz Mayer founds the Linz shipyard, which develops into an important business.

2003 The Lentos Kunstmuseum is opened.

Photos: Linz Tourismus

1972 The voest Bridge is the third Danube bridge to be built.

Photos: Linz Tourismus/Röbl, APA picturedesk

The steamship Schönbrunn, built in 1912, is still operational, and is also used for special trips from Linz.

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Time travel on the river The "Route of Emperors and Kings" runs along the Danube from Regensburg to Budapest. Travellers follow the trail of Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Barbarossa, and the Habsburgs, among others. The Upper Austrian Danube area is fascinating – from Passau to Grein via Linz. Baroque castles, fortresses, and ruins shape the journey, which is interesting from a historical point of view, and runs through a charming landscape. Besides Linz Tourismus, partners of the "Route of Emperors and Kings" are Donau Oberösterreich, Donau Österreich, Ostbayern Tourismus, Passau, and Bratislava Tourismus, and Magyar Turizmus. www.strassederkaiserundkoenige.at

1955 The Austrian State Treaty is signed. On 15 May 1955, Linz is reunified.

1831 – 1835 Archduke Maximilian reinforces Linz as a fortress (32 towers around Linz, e.g. on Pöstlingberg).

1563 The salt trade becomes a state monopoly. In Linz, the Salzamt building is erected in 1563.

Baroque, which was shaped by the Church in Passau and Melk, is reflected in the secular buildings of the Old Town.

A ribbon of water, connecting people Over centuries, Europe's second longest river functioned as a route for people, and today, is an important waterway. The Danube flows through ten countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldavia, and Ukraine. The exchange of goods and the mingling of cultures, peoples,

2009 Together with the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, Linz is the European Capital of Culture.

Today Culture Mile on the Danube: from the Schlossmuseum to the Brucknerhaus.

1996 With the Ars Electronica Center, which will be enlarged in 2009, another cultural building is erected right by the Danube.

and civilisations were of significance. The river runs from west to east and connects Central Europe with the Black Sea and subsequently, with Istanbul and Greece, which are considered cradles of our culture. The Danube invites you to follow its course – and to discover the history of Europe.

2014 anniversaries 170 years StifterHaus 120 years Linz Christmas markets 90 years Mariendom is completed 40 years The Brucknerhaus is opened 20 years The Design Center is opened 40 years Intern. Bruckner Festival 35 years Linzer Klangwolke 35 years Ars Electronica Festival 35 years The Stadtwerkstatt is founded 30 years The Posthof is opened 5 years Linz 2009 – Capital of Culture

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EXCURSION TIPS

Museums for children Understand the whole world in the Ars Electronic Center, look into the jaws of a huge primeval shark in the Schlossmuseum, create art single-handedly in Lentos – the great museums of Linz always have a childsized programme treat on hand for their smallest visitors. www.linz.at/kultur

The family city Family holiday. Linz is lively, optimistic, and offers impressive family experiences.

hen children shake a robot's hand and it greets them in a friendly manner, when they enjoy a view of the Earth as seen from space or experience steel production close up, when they feel as though they

Summerexhibition over the rooftops May to October 2014 At lofty heights, but completely safe – Höhenrausch is an incomparable experience for the whole family. Here, the movement circus swings like Tarzan, young theatrical talents perform before the audience, and a tower houses a mystery. www.hoehenrausch.at

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Family Night 11 July 2014 A nighttime walk in the zoo? Underground through the city with a torch? At dizzying heights in the Linzer Dom at dawn? The Family Night shows the most adventurous sides of this city. www.familienkarte.at

are at lofty heights like Tarzan and Jane, then they're in Linz. Here, the little ones are really important. There are separate tours for children in the museums, a Klangwolke just for kids and one of Europe's largest street

OÖ Familienbund Knights' Festival 05 July 2014 Baroque Hauptplatz, the Linzer Schloss, and historical Tummelplatz could not be a better backdrop when the knights and ladies of the castle have the city firmly in their grasp again. www.ooe.familienbund.at

Photos: Linz Tourismus/Balon, Stadt Linz, Kronen Zeitung, Christian Herzenberger

Photos: Linz Tourismus/Claudia Sommer/Balon/Johann Steininger, AEC Margolino, Gomez Barros, Nordico,

u19 Wettbewerb Children and young people up to age 19 realise and present their ideas at the Prix Ars Electronica. www.aec.at/prix/kategorien/u19/

artist festivals: Linz is a city full of playgrounds for both the young and old. Children and their parents make time for each other again, in the city's green spaces or right in the middle of the action. Whether

as a family, patchwork family, single parent or parent for the weekend – it is the shared experiences which unite you, and which are the photos for the family album that are remembered for a long time.

International Pflasterspektakel 17–19 July 2014 The city becomes a stage: Up to 230,000 people are at the 28th Pflasterspektakel in Linz, to watch over 300 street artists from all over the world perform tricks, artistry, and breathtaking acts. www.pflasterspektakel.at

Kronefest 22–23 August 2014 In August, a constant stream of stars comes to Linz. International show acts, chart toppers, and evergreens get the city going. The KroneFest invites you to colourful fun and enjoyment for the whole family, with free admission. www.kronefest.at

Kinderklangwolke 13 September 2014 The Kinderklangwolke means frontrow seats for the children. Music and drama are shown in childsized pieces at the Donaupark in Linz. Some are left open-mouthed in amazement. www.klangwolke.at

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EXCURSION TIPS

The Danube-Vltava region Nature and the landscape, in particular, attract many visitors to the region between the two rivers, which lies in the border-triangle Germany-Austria-Czech Republic. Just 70 kilometres away from Linz is the small, picturesque town of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic – with the country's second largest castle, the Egon Schiele Centrum, and the medieval, historical town centre – a rewarding UNESCO World Heritage destination. www.ckrumlov.info

You have a tale to tell ...

Donausteig: In total, 40 excursion routes branch off from the hiking trail, and lead deeper into the world of the Upper Austrian Danube.

Discover Upper Austria. Linz is the ideal starting point for an expedition through the beauty of the whole province.

Unique landscape of lakes The Salzkammergut, with its unique mountains and lakes, is dominated by majestic "King Dachstein". At almost 3,000 metres, it is Upper Austria's highest mountain, and also marks the southern border of the province. However, the Salzkam-

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mergut is also known as a traditional place to spend the summer – and the magnificent landscape of lakes, with Traunsee, Attersee, Mondsee, and Wolfgangsee ensure impressive spectacles of nature in every season. And some of the towns have everything to make your journey a real experience: Gmunden on Traunsee, against the backdrop of the steep, towering Traunstein, invites you to visit the Gmundner Keramik pottery factory, in Mondsee the beautiful castle with adjoining hotel is just asking to be visited, and St. Wolfgang is waiting for you with one of the country's most atmospheric

Christmas markets. You're also in the right place in the Salzkammergut if you have sporting ambitions: The Freesports Arena Krippenstein in Obertraun, for example, is the location for high-alpine winter sports at more than 2,000 metres above sea level. www.salzkammergut.at Extensive forests in the south-east The Pyhrn-Priel region is known as a year-round destination: Located in the south-east of Upper Austria, the holiday region borders directly on the Kalkalpen National Park. It covers more than 210 square kilometres and is a real El Dorado of forests. Large parts

Photos: Donauradweg, Libor Svacek

ountains, lakes, and beautiful hills full of delightful stops and interesting culture make up Upper Austria – from Linz on the Danube, there are rewarding destinations at a short distance, from the Salzkammergut region to the Kalkalpen National Park.

Photos: Donausteig

of the foothills of the Sengsengebirge and the Reichraminger Hintergebirge are covered with thick, almost virgin, mixed forests. Numerous streams, wild and romantic waterfalls, and also the valleys of the Enns and the Steyr leading northwards shape this area, which is an undisturbed refuge for many rare plants and animals. The Pyhrn-Priel region also offers a ski resort: The Hutterer Höss in Hinterstoder lies at 2,000 metres above sea level. www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at Mighty River Back to the great river that shapes Linz and the country: The fasci-

nating Danube landscape is also a prime example of biodiversity in nature – to be explored on the Donausteig, opened in 2010. The route leads from Passau to Grein via the provincial capital of Linz. Hikers experience various landscape forms here. Between Passau and Aschach, the river is surrounded by forested hills. In this section is also the famous Schlögener Schlinge, in which the Danube alters its direction of flow twice. This is followed by the Eferding Basin and the provincial capital of Linz, and finally by the Strudengau region. www.donausteig.at

UNESCO World Heritage In and around Upper Austria, there are several significant places described as World Heritage Sites, which are wonderful destinations in the region. For example, the Dachstein/ Salzkammergut region has ancient culture and settlement traditions in breathtaking nature, stilt houses at Attersee and Mondsee, and idyllic Hallstatt, which was already settled by people 7,000 years ago, and which houses the oldest salt mine in the world. After all, the Salzkammergut owes its name to the "white gold".

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Highlights 2014

Highlights 2014 FESTIVALS

Key:

01 January 2014, Brucknerhaus A musical start to the year 2014 with conductor Gerard Schwarz. www.brucknerhaus.at

Blues Brothers

02 January 2014, Brucknerhaus The "comedy band" from America comes to Linz. www.cofo.de

ABBA

03 January 2014, Brucknerhaus www.brucknerhaus.at

Night of the Musicals

07 January 2014, Brucknerhaus One of the most successful musicals visits Linz. www.brucknerhaus.at

The King Arthur Seance – On Henry Purcell’s Shoulders

21 January 2014, Brucknerhaus The retrieval of music believed to be lost. www.brucknerhaus.at

The Great Giuseppe Verdi Night

22 January 2014, Brucknerhaus Star tenor Cristian Lanza with the Warsaw Symphony Orchestra. www.brucknerhaus.at

One Republic

14 February 2014, TipsArena The US band from Colorado rocks the TipsArena. www.livasport.at

Andrea Berg

16 February, TipsArena www.livasport.at

Tanz Tage

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

10 May 2014, TipsArena www.showfactory.at

Brass Festival

20–24 May 2014 Top formations offering brass vibes. www.brucknerhaus.at

March/April 2014, Posthof The annual festival carries you away to the universe of the international contemporary dance scene. www.posthof.at

Festival Concert 40 years

20 March 2014, Brucknerhaus The Vienna Philharmonic with conductor Franz Welser-Möst plays for the 40th anniversary of the Brucknerhaus. www.brucknerhaus.at

The Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

29 March 2014, Brucknerhaus www.brucknerhaus.at

Semino Rossi

09 March 2013, TipsArena The master of romantic Schlager music. www.livasport.at

The highlight of the festival: the Brucknerhaus on Untere Donaulände.

07 February 2014, Brucknerhaus, An exotic musical experience.

Musica Sacra 2013/2014

The Linz concerts accompany you through the ecclesiastical year. www.musicasacra.at

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Riverdance

18 March 2014, TipsArena, www.cofo.de

Howard Carpendale

08 April 2014, TipsArena A man with an incomparable career and countless hits. www.showfactory.at

Festivals in the Brucknerhaus

Linz Holiday Fair

23–25 January 2014 Design Center. Main focus: "Experience the Danube" plus "sample and savour" and "fit+active Linz". www.design-center.at, www.ferien-linz.at

23–26 January 2014 Piano Festival

20–23 February 2014 World Music Festival 06–09 March 2014 Old Music Festival

Architecture Days

16 + 17 May 2014 Architekturforum www.architekturtage.at

Yoga Convention

23–25 May 2014, LFI Hotel / Landwirtschaftskammer OÖ

Upper Austrian Brass Band Festival

24 May 2014, Linzer Stadion

Concerts in the Musikpavillon

June–August 2014 Summer evenings full of music in the Donaupark. www.linz.at/musikpavillon

Classics at the Cathedral

12 July 2014, 8.30 pm, Domplatz. Erwin Schrott Opera Gala Concert 17 July 2014, 8.30 pm, Domplatz. Bobby McFerrin SpiritYouAll, www.klassikamdom.at

Summer Programme in the Rosengarten

July and August 2014 Cultural enjoyment on Pöstlingberg with summer theatre, cabaret, and music. www.brucknerhaus.at

Juli und August 2014. Evening concerts in the romantic atmosphere of the arcade courtyard in the Landhaus. www.brucknerhaus.at

International Bruckner Festival 2014

14 September – 05 October 2014, Brucknerhaus www.brucknerhaus.at

Motorbike Fair

14–16 February 2014 Design Center www.design-center.at www.bikelinz.at

05–18 May 2014 May Spring Festival 12–15 June 2014 New Music Festival

Autofrühling 2014

26–29 June 2014 Festival for Children

Linzer Krone Fest

22 + 23 August 2014, H auptplatz International stars and starlets perform in the whole city centre. www.kronefest.at

Quattrophonia

29 + 30 August 2014, Donaupark, Four brass bands play in the Donaupark and in Urfahr.

Clouds of Sound 2014

06 September 2014, Visualisierte Klangwolke, Donaupark 13 September 2014, Kinderklangwolke, Donaupark 14 September 2014, Klassische Klangwolke, Donaupark, www.klangwolke.at

End of October – beginning of November 2014, Posthof, www. posthof.at

Annett Louisan 17 November 2014, Brucknerhaus. www.showfactory.at

Urfahraner Jahrmarkt

26 April–04 May 2014 27 September–05 October 2014, Urfahr fairgrounds www.urfahranermarkt.at

Photo & Adventure Fair 2014

Home and Living Fair

14–17 April 2014 Passion Festival

Ahoi! Pop Musik-Festival

The Design Center and the OÖ Kulturquartier are wheelchair acces-sible.

08–09 November 2014, Design Center. www.supercircuit.at www.photoadventure.at

14–15 March 2014 FLAMING STRINGS Guitar Festival

Serenade Concerts at the Landhaushof

Chinese New Year's Concert

Festivals & fairs

The Brucknerhaus, the Posthof and the TipsArena are wheelchair accessible.

Photos: Design Center Linz, Linz Fest, AEC / Nicolas Ferrando, Linz Tourismus. iStock/Thinkstock, Harald Slauschek, Posthof Linz

New Year's Concert Bruckner Orchester Linz

Silent spot

Photos: Brucknerhaus, Pro Brass

Concerts

Good for children and families

14–16 March Design Center, www.designcenter.at, www.laf.at

21–23 November 2014, Design Center www.design-center.at

7th Linz Handicraft Days Art & Skills

24 + 25 May 2014, Old Town www.altstadt-linz.at

Linz Cabaret Festival

November 2014, Posthof The who's who of the Austrian cabaret scene plus guests from all over the world. www.posthof.at

The best photos in the world in Linz: from 08 to 09 November in the Design Center.

LinzFest 2014

16–18 May 2014, D onaupark www.linzfest.at

NEXTCOMIC Festival

20–23 March 2014 OÖ Kulturquartier www.nextcomic.org

Culinary Art Festival 2014

27 March–05 April 2014 www.hotspots-linz.at

11. Crossing Europe Filmfestival

25–30 April 2014 OÖ Kulturquartier www.crossingeurope.at

28. Pflasterspektakel

17–19 July 2014, city centre www.pflasterspektakel.at

Ars Electronica Festival

05–08 September 2014, AEC www.aec.at

Women & Work

10–11 May 2014 Design Center. 1st trade fair congress for women in Austria. www.design-center.at www.womenandwork.at Artists in action at the Pflasterspektakel.

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FESTIVALS

Potpourri 21–23 March 2014, Landesgalerie, www.jazzweekend.at

The Danube in Flames

20 June + 16 August 2014 Lentos pier, www.donauregion.at

Long Night of Research

04 April 2014, 184 locations throughout Austria www.lnf2012.at

Kaya Yanar

Until 06 January 2014 Martin-Luther-Platz Ice-skating fun right in the city centre. www.eisbox.at

Night of the Jumps

17 + 18 January 2014 Tips Arena. Motor sport – the best tricks. www.showfactory.at

Kaufmännischer Verein Ball

25 January 2014 www.palaislinz.at

Linz City Flea Market

07 + 08 Februar 2014 01 + 02 August 2014 City centre www.linzer-city.at

Kulturzentrum Hof Austrian Newcomer Award 27 Februar 2014 Freestyle Factory 07 – 11 Juli 2014 (Workshop: 12–16 years), play weeks, sports weeks, and culture weeks 14 Juli – 01 August 2014 (for children and teenagers: 04–15 years), www.kulturzentrum-hof.at

Paul Panzer

15 März 2014, TipsArena www.livasport.at

Cindy aus Marzahn

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10 April 2014, Tips Arena www.livasport.at

Thriller – Live

24 April 2014, TipsArena The show about the King of Pop. www.livasport.at

Children's Reading and History Festival

24– 25 April 2014, Pöstlingberg www.ooe.familienbund.at

All you need is love! Das Beatles Musical

26 April 2014, Brucknerhaus A must for real Beatles fans

Ang’richt und Aufg’spüt

08–10 May 2014, city centre The Salzkammergut in Linz. Long shopping night on 09 May 2014. www.linzer-city.at

Mario Barth

16 May, TipsArena With the latest programme "It's men's fault – say women". www.livasport.at

Flamenco-Biennale

22–31 May 2014, Landestheater www.flamencobiennale.nl

Long Night of the Churches

23 May 2014, various churches www.langenachtderkirchen.at

Knights' Festival

05 June 2014, Hauptplatz-Schloss www.ooe.familienbund.at

Long Night of Drama

14 June 2014, various concert halls www.langenachtderbuehnen.at

Nature Festival

28 June 2014, Volksgarten www.festdernatur.at

Ufern 2014

27 + 28 June 2014. Alt-Urfahr

Family Night

11 July 2014, from AEC to the Tabakfabrik. A great experience for the whole family. www.familienkarte.at

Wine & Art

04–06 September 2014 Altstadt. www.altstadt-linz.at

Linz City Autumn Event

12–13 September 2014, Long shopping night on Friday 12 September 2014. www.linzer-city.at

Bülent Ceylan

Spuren der Verirrten

20 September 2014, TipsArena The German comedian with Turkish roots will make you laugh yourself silly. www.livasport.at

16 January 2014, Philip Glass's new opera, based on Peter Handke's play.

Der Rosenkavalier

From 06 January 2014, restaging. Comic opera by Richard Strauss.

Christmas Market

22 November–24 December 2014, Hauptplatz Advent atmosphere and enjoyment in fantastic surroundings. www.linzer-weihnachtsmaerkte.at

Der Ring des Nibelungen, 1st day: Die Walküre

22 March 2014, premiere Staged festival play for three days and an evening.

Volksgarten Christmas Market

Der Ring des Nibelungen, 2nd day: Siegfried

22. November – 23. Dezember 2014. A fairy-tale world, with the Musiktheater as a wonderful backdrop. www.linzerweihnachtsmaerkte.at

15 November 2014, premiere

The Magic of Christmas

Last Minute – festival for the latest theatre

18 December 2014, TipsArena www.livasport.at

October 2014, Posthof www.posthof.at

Sport- Events Gugl Indoor Meeting

30 January 2014, TipsArena World-class track and field athletes. www.livasport.at

TriRun with individual running times

09 February 2014 Donaudamm / Pleschinger See www.trirun.at

13th Borealis Linz Danube Marathon

06 April 2014 www.marathon-linz.at

"Super League" Table Tennis

12 + 13 April 2014, TipsArena www.livasport.at

Theater Phönix

Biedermann und die Brandstifter, from 05 December 2013 The Lyons, from 20 February 2014 Happy Planet, from 08 May 2014 www.theater-phoenix.at

10th Linz Triathlon

31 May 2014, Pleschinger See. www.linztriathlon.at

European Junior Handball Championship

20 July–03 August 2014 www.livasport.at

Generali Ladies

04–12 October 2014 Tennis aces from all over the world. www.generali-ladies.at

Linz New Year's Eve Run

31 December 2014, Hauptplatz/ city centre. www.trirun.at

Carmen

24 May 2014, premiere Georges Bizet

Show Boat

12 April 2014, premiere Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II

Othello

25 January 2014, premiere Kammerspiele, William Shakespeare

Angst essen Seele auf

23 May 2014, premiere A premiere well worth seeing, by the German star director of the 1970s and 1980s: Rainer Werner Fassbinder. www.landestheater-linz.at

Theatre

Heimspiel 2014

February 2014, Posthof The young Austrian scene of music, dance, theatre, cabaret, and litera-ture. www.posthof.at

Photos: Sigrid Rauchdobler, Landestheater

Jazzweekend

Photos: GEPA Pictures, iStockphoto / Thinkstock, WKOOE, Life Radio

Life Radio Ice Box

The new Musiktheater

Theater der Innenstadt

13–21 April 2014 Jesus Christ Superstar From September: Gaudí – Musical www.theater-innenstadt.at

theater @ Work

Der Vorname, from 20 January 2014, OÖ Landesbibliothek Atrium, www.theateratwork.at

Tribüne Linz – Theater am Südbahnhofmarkt

König Ubu. Komödie von Alfred Jarry Until June 2014 Draußen vor der Tür. Until June 2014 Meine Freundin Anne. Youth play, based on Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. Until June 2014 www.tribuene-linz.at

Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel

From 12 February: Der Koch, eine Wurst und das verrückte Huhn. Creative workshops for kids, with breakdancing, theatre, fashion and design, and creativity. Until July/August Children's Culture Week Linz 2014 16–26 October 2014 www.kuddelmuddel.at

Boat trip Wachau Mother's Day Cruise

11 May 2014, Donaupark www.donauschiffahrt.de

Menütheater mit den original Chaoskellnern

16 May 2014, Donaupark www.donauschiffahrt.de

Party-Classixx

Every Saturday from 05 July until 30 August, www.donauschiffahrt.de

The Danube in Flames

20 June and 15 August 2014, Donaupark, With live music, dance, and fireworks. www.donauschiffahrt.de

Crystal Ship

07 November 2014, Magic Radio Show. A colourful revue of Schlager music, directed with energy. 05 December 2014, DonauparkChristmas Country with John TC & the Troubleshooters. www.donauschiffahrt.de

DFS Schönbrunn

01 May 2014 Trip from Linz to Passau. 11 May 2014 Mother's Day Cruise in Linz. 13 June 2014 Linz Jazz Evening Cruise. 20 September 2014 Trip from Linz to Grein and back 27 September 2014 Evening Cruise in Linz, October Festival with fireworks. www.oegeg.at

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Biologiezentrum

Exhibitions 2014 1

FESTIVALS

Schlossmuseum

www.schlossmuseum.at Kripp’n schau’n. Christmas exhibition until 02 February Life in wartime. Upper Austria in the First World War, 23 January–16 November

LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz

www.lentos.at Glam! The Performance of Style, until 02 February Slapstick! 28 February–25 May Alois Mosbacher 19 June–17 August Clean Water. The Most Precious Resource in the World, from 03 October

OK im OÖ Kulturquartier

Kellertheater

www.ok-centrum.at

Theater in der Innenstadt

Extra Kino, until 02 February Summer exhibition above the roofs of Linz May–October Cyberarts 2014. 04 September–19 September

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StifterHaus

www.stifter-haus.at Homeland.Body.Art Richard Billinger and his archive until 07 September

Botanical Gardens

voestalpine Stahlweltwww.por

www.linz.at/botanischergarten Incense – Cinnamon – Vanilla. Exotic spices and fruit in the cold season, until 02 February

www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt „The Steelworks on the River“ from January 2014. Discover everything about steel. Book your tour online from Mon. to Sat.

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www.nordico.at Trophäen – New Acquisitions for the Collection until 24 February Linz/Danube – History of the River 6 June–19 Oct Fanny Newald 14 March–11 May

Biologiezentrum www.biologiezentrum.at Octopus & Ammonite 10 April–19 October Under.Water.World from 20 November

Landesgalerie www.linz. www.landesgalerie.at Ages. Portraits of ageing, until 16 February Art and War 23 January–22 June Candida Höfer – Düsseldorf, 06 March–25 May Stephan Balkenhol from 23 October

Tabakfabrikwww.linz.

www.tabakfabrik-linz.at Tutankhamun exhibition 06 March–29 June 2014 www.tut-austellung.com WearFair & more 2014 October Wildstyle & Tattoo exhibition Beginning of November

Photos: Linz Tourismus

NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz

Art and cultural history, technology and culture in Upper Austria www.schlossmuseum.at

12 Ars Electronica Center • Projekt „Genesis“ • New Views of Humankind • Out of Control – What the Web Knows about You • GeoPulse • Your Cosmos www.aec.at

voestalpine Stahlwelt

Landesgalerie

Guides for individual visitors incl. tours of the steelworks, Saturdays 11.30 am Reservation. Book your tour online from Mon. to Sat. www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt

• Modern and contempo rary art of the 20th and 21st centuries – with a focus on Upper Austria • KubinKabinett www.landesgalerie.at

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Linz Weekend

FESTIVALS

Shopping-Tipps

Linz, the city on the Danube, is a tempting destination 3 for an amazing break.

Linz City as a shopping El Dorado Landstraße, its enchanting side streets and Linz's Old Town offer an unforgettable shopping experience, with their flagship stores and shopping centres. Numerous events with long shopping nights (The Salzkammergut in Linz, and the Autumn Event) and the City Flea Market attract thousands of visitors every year.

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from € 99,–

Sat 24.05–25.05. 7th Linz Handicraft Days: art and skills in the Old Town. 07–08 Feb and 01–02 Aug Linz City Flea Market. 08–10 May The Salzkammergut in Linz, with a long shopping night on 09 May. 23–24 May Brass Festival, June Herrenstraße Festival 12–13 Sep Linz City Autumn Event with a long shopping night on 12 Sep www.linzer-city.at, www.altstadt-linz.at

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Packages available from Friday to Monday. Additional single room on request.

Linz online www.facebook.com/linz.austria

www.flickr.com/linz_inside

twitter.com/linz_inside

www.xing.com/net/linz

www.youtube.com/ linzbewohnerin

plus.google.com

You can find your accommodation and bedtime stories to relax, change, and enjoy yourself in LINZ.VERÄNDERT, ÜBER NACHT. Available for download or to order.

Getting to Linz Airport blue danube airport linz is at the gates of the city, just 20 minutes away from the centre. Direct flights from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, and Vienna. www.linz-airport.at Use lowcost connections with: www.ryanair. com and www.austrian.com or www.lufthansa.com Trains to and from Linz Tickets at ticket.oebb.at The main station Linz Hauptbahnhof is close to the centre and directly linked to all major transport routes. Connections every hour or every two hours from many cities by Railjet or ICE. Make use of discounted travel to Linz with Sparschiene tickets (from Austria), the Europa-Spezial (from Germany), and the Sparbillett Österreich (from the Czech Republic). oebb.at and railtours.oebb.at WESTbahn + WESTbus The WESTbahn rail service covers the Vienna to Salzburg route via Linz in just under three hours. Its counterpart is WESTbus, which runs twice a day from Linz to Graz or from Linz to Prague for just € 19.00. www.westbahn.at

Book Linz

Photos: Flughafen Linz, ÖBB

An abundance of freshness Linz has plenty of vegetable markets offering delicacies from the region. The largest of the 12 city markets is the Südbahnhofmarkt, which offers enticing produce from Monday to Saturdays and live radio entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. The Stadtmarkt on Hauptplatz also has an excellent choice of fresh, locally sourced goods. Open Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. www.linz.at/maerkte

Information and reservations daily at: Tourist Information Linz Hauptplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 2009, tourist.info@linz.at www.linztourismus.at/en/wochenende

Photos: Linz Tourismus / Röbl/Eckerstorfer

Shopping in the centre Linz city centre is full of flagship stores and features a colourful blend of specialist retailers in four shopping centres. Passage Linz, Atrium City Center, Arkade Taubenmarkt, and the new Lentia City offer a true shopping experience, whatever the weather. www.atrium.cc www.passage.at www.arkade.at www.lentia-city.at

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Leistungen • 2 days/3 nights in a 3 or 4 star hotel with a breakfast buffet • 3-day Linz Card incl. admission to the Linz museums, such as the Ars Electronica Center, voestalpine Stahlwelt, and the Lentos Kunstmuseum •F ree travel on Linz AG buses and trams + ticket for the Pöstlingbergbahn • € 5.00 Gastro Voucher • € 10.00 Danube Culture Voucher

Linz's world of shopping

El Dorado in the Linz labyrinth Narrow passages, crooked lanes, exclusive shops: Shopping away from the main drag is rewarding! Spittelwiese has sophisticated fashion boutiques and innovative gift shops. Herrenstraße is packed with creative fashion, jewellery, and antique shops. Exquisite and rare items can also be discovered on Bethlehemstraße, Domgasse or, for example, on Rainerstraße. www.linzlabyrinth.at

FESTIVALS

Cycling tour operators: www.donaureisen.at www.radurlaub.com www.austria-radreisen.at www.radreisen.at Tour operators in Austria: www.railtours.oebb.at www.mondial-reisen.com www.salzkammergut.co.at

www.hofer-reisen.at www.donaureisen.at www.touristik.at www.ruefa.at www.panoramatours.com www.blaguss.com www.eurotours.at

Tour operators in Germany: www.thomascook.de www.art-cities-reisen.de www.neckermann-reisen.de www.dertour.de

Tour operators in Switzerland: www.railtour.ch

Tour operators in Italy: www.aemmeviaggi.it

Linz Tourismus Service: Group Travel: Tel. +43 732 7070 2926, 2927, 2929 sales@linztourismus.at Congress and Conference Service: Tel. +43 732 7070 2928, 2924, tagung@linztourismus.at

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